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BRIEFS
May 25, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • River Elbe dredging delays weaken Hamburg against rival ports
  • April boosts Savannah's volume up 7.1pc to 356,700 TEU
  • Morgan Stanley says NAFTA risks still lie in Mexican peso
  • Maersk hikes US-West African rate by US$50/TEU from June 5
  • Brisbane container trade in March flat on previous month
  • European Commission looks to block US sanctions on Iran
  • CWT Globelink opens in Saudi Arabia and Mauritius
  • Biofuels to become viable low-cost ship fuel, says study
  • Maritime Port Authority of S'pore warns smoke polluters
  • Marshall Islands Registry opens office in Busan
  • 'Changes in shipping to push oil to US$90/barrel by 2020'
  • Cargolux buys 747Fs to build flexible capacity in its fleet
  • Once written off as dead, 747s come back as freighters
  • Hactl again wins Air Cargo Handler of the Year award

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 24, 2018
  • At last - the much-awaited "cabotage relaxation" is here
  • Maersk welcomes relaxation of cabotage
  • MSC optimises Transpacific USWC network
  • Govt. increases import duty on wheat to 30 pc
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Port celebrating 29th anniversary on a high
  • Connectivity & greater economic integration of the North East with ASEAN crucial for long-term progress: Vice-President
  • DHL launches innovative road transportation across India
  • Logistics all set to become the largest infrastructure jobs engine for India, says report
  • Commerce Minister releases strategy paper on computer software & electronics exports

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Starting 2018 with verve
  • Africa to tackle road safety crisis
  • Paris and London with new and renewed services
  • End of the road for Canadian short line railway
  • Better connections for Lancashire port
  • Aflas award for European port complex
  • Winds of change for DTC
  • Moscow SVO ready to welcome more Asian freight
  • 82 UWC cars replace 100 standard platforms
  • High throughput levels - on the brink
  • First parts warehouse for Volvo Car India
  • New CFO for Lytx
  • European aircraft builders conform to WTO ruling
  • Med-Montreal Express on the horizon
  • Safe transport for oversized heavy transformers
  • Cargo-partner cooperates with Chinese luxury brand

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 24, 2018
  • Woman in Maritime: making their mark
  • ZIM falls victim to rising bunker fuel prices despite revenue surge
  • Spanish competition authority sets tough conditions on Trasmediterranea sale
  • Tallink goes for secondary Helsinki Stock Exchange listing
  • Crude tanker owners could see rates fillip as China splurges on US crude
  • FSL Trust gets USD18 million refinancing, issues USD7.25 million bond
  • North P&I chief warns on premium rate struggle
  • Japanese and Korean-built MR tankers maintain asset values
  • Increased transparency in ship recycling aims to raise standards

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 24, 2018
  • Fear of missing out is driving supply chain technology revolution
  • It's no 'silver bullet', but blockchain can forge stronger supply chain links
  • The price is right for GSAs, but could they do better?
  • E-commerce boom brings operational challenges for bigger airlines
  • Union Pacific chief hails GE-Wabtec railroad deal
  • Truck drivers protest rising fuel prices in Brazil
  • David Harman appointed cargo manager, Switzerland, at Emirates SkyCargo
  • Eric Martin-Neuville to head global forwarding as Geodis revamps regional network

Marine Logweb site
MAY 24, 2018
  • Vard books order for stern trawler
  • Bomin rolls out Ultra-Low Sulfur Fuel Oil
  • New Seastreak high-speed commuter ferry part of NY Harbor resurgence
  • Kings Point to have a new Superintendent
  • Massachusetts and Rhode Island offshore wind projects move forward
  • Crowley promotes Tim Bush to VP and deputy general counsel
  • Wärtsilä successfully tests enhanced navigation system
  • Autonomous box ship to get autonomous container handling solution
  • Ingalls Shipbuilding promotes Weldon to VP supply chain management
  • MAN Diesel & Turbo to equip world's first LNG fueled fishing vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 24, 2018
  • StealthGas sells three ships as asset prices firm up
    Nasdaq-listed owner slips into a first-quarter loss on higher bunker and ballasting costs
  • Chinese leasing encounters a slow start to 2018
    Executives from ICBC Leasing, Bocomm Leasing, CMB Leasing and AVIC Leasing are divided on whether they should be more engaged...
  • Zim follows the pack to first-quarter loss
    Updated: Irrational supply side is contrary to basic laws of economics, Zim says
  • HMM pulls out of transatlantic trades
    Weak market conditions lead to exit from North Atlantic services
  • Awilco bullish on second-half spot LNG shipping markets
    Oslo Axess-listed owner predicts more upside on rising seaborne trade requirement after returning to profitability
  • North P&I Club slips into the red
    Declines seen in premium income and combined ratio
  • Inmarsat's loss is a political win for the US
    The IMO's nod of approval to Iridium points to the larger considerations at play for maritime satellite communications
  • Inmarsat says IMO's maritime safety decision 'does not change landscape'
    Update: Iridium's focus is now on implementation phase following IMO's recognition as a satellite provider
  • Growing potential for US ban on Venezuela oil imports
    Venezuela's oil supply chain was already under strain earlier this month amid issues with ConocoPhillips, with severe loading delays at...
  • India to permit foreign container vessels for coastal operations
    India has eased its cabotage law to allow foreign-flagged container vessels to offer coastal services, a move considered a significant...
  • Euroseas hints at M&A as dry bulk listing gets SEC approval
    Euroseas and EuroDry could be attractive to other small or large private fleets looking for opportunities to grow and obtain...
  • Lloyd's List 2018 Americas Awards winners announced
    Maersk, Norton Rose Fulbright and International Seaways were among the winners and highly-commended companies celebrated for their outstanding contribution to...
  • Lloyd's List launches 2018 South Asia, Middle East and Africa Awards
    Nominations for the Lloyd's List South Asia, Middle East and Africa Awards 2018 close on August 30 and winners will...
  • Viewpoint: Gradations of autonomy
    We need to be clear about what it is we mean by our definitions of autonomy, between the robots being...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 24, 2018
  • US shippers hitting capacity barriers on rail, road
  • Oakland Portal's goal is comprehensive view of cargo, terminal info, ships
  • US paper, forest products export outlook improves
  • All intermodal contracts booked up for Southern California 2018 peak
  • Vancouver changes designed to prevent congestion, drayage-related delays
  • Why shippers, not truckers, hold the key to US truck capacity

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 24, 2018
  • Singapore Shipping sees better earnings
    Results for fourth quarter and full year improve amid higher revenue.
  • DSD's bus division props up revenue as shipping dips
  • NAT could sell one-third of its tankers if financing plan fails
    Realities of Hansson company's financial fix contrast with owner's optimism as clock ticks on recapitalisation
  • North looks to diversify as tonnage and profits rise
  • There's nothing for shipping to applaud in US reversal on Iran
    White House renewal of sanctions will only push Tehran into the embrace of Russia and China
  • Unprecedented run of big claims hits West of England profitability
    After a string of good years, annual surplus falls $2m, with $28m underwriting loss
  • China's Great Wall challenge is a winner
  • Bulk carrier resales swell fleet at China Minsheng
    Rapidly growing Beijing outfit is set to take delivery of six newbuilds that it has been keeping quiet about for a year
  • MSC chief says it has no need for more boxship or cruise tonnage
    Container carrier consolidation has failed to kick-start freight market, says Diego Aponte
  • HMM deploys new pair on South American trades
  • IRISL newbuilds delayed amid Trump sanctions
    Iran's national carrier could be severely affected by US measures amid rising tensions
  • Mercy Ships says 'merci'
  • First JMU LNG order nears its delivery
  • Novatek set to take control of Arctic LNG shipping
    New venture will cut costs and fuel Russia's domestic industries as it follows the 'Qatari model' for an LNG shipping company
  • PLN finds partners but struggles on Gorontalo
  • Cheniere talks direct to owners on period cover
  • Total chases FSRU to fuel power station in Myanmar
  • Imabari LNG carrier order 'cancelled' by partnership
    Newbuilding inked by Japanese interests against long-term business with Mitsui & Co will not be needed
  • North Sea PSV term rates rise 40% year on year
  • Suicide puts focus on increasing mental health issues for crews
    Flag-state accident report concludes death on a cruiseship was suicide as industry concern over seafarer isolation mounts
  • China scrap ban will not delay HKC ratification
  • North of England P&I club warns of 2020 charter disputes deluge
  • Academies' responses to sexual assault can teach shipping a lesson
    Our industry hasn't had its #MeToo moment yet, but data from US maritime colleges reinforces the fact that we must not let victims of sexual violence suffer in silence
  • Surging bunker prices help widen two-tier tanker market
    Eco vessels are coming into their own as rising fuel costs bite chunks from charterers' profits
  • Trafigura, Stena and Gotland among Wisby's major fleet partners
  • AET targets major jump in size of its dual-fuel fleet
    Malaysian tanker operator says LNG dual-fuelled ships are the way forward, although it wants charters to back them up
  • Dr Peters sells VLCCs to Pakistan
  • Wisby rises from humble origins to top Swedish tanker outfit
    Seafarer colleagues swapped from sea to shore with the help of two ski boot bags
  • Sporty Heidmar duo scale new heights for seafarers
  • Nova set to ink woodchip carrier order at Chengxi
    Singapore shipowner plans $264m project at China State Shipbuilding Corp yard
  • LT Ugland rebrands as MX Bulk Management
  • Cargill in talks with CDB FL for mini-cape newbuildings
    Commodity giant planning for more after first set ordered at Huangpu Wenchong
  • CSL returns to China for first bulker newbuilds in six years
  • StealthGas returns to red in first quarter
    The Harry Viafas-led owner posts loss in great part due to $3.8m impairment hit.
  • A day in the life: Zoe Anastassopoulou
    To earn her shore wings, Zoe Anastassopoulou needs to get her sea legs
  • Taking command: the Philippines' first female master
  • Female faces forge path for tomorrow's leaders
    Women in maritime speak of their experiences and have some advice for business leaders looking for an edge
  • Moody's negative on International Seaways
    Ratings agency says soft rates will likely continue in over-supplied markets.
  • Cobelfret set to exit handysize bulker sector
    Double sale would see the shipowner focus on larger dry cargo asset classes.
  • Zim plunges to wider first quarter loss
    Israeli line gets off to weaker start despite all-time high volumes.
  • Greek shipping brings in $10.71bn and more
    Union of Greek Shipowners says foreign exchange earnings do not show full contribution.
  • Greece expects Russian yard, shipping JVs
    Advisor to PM Tsipras says country ready to sign cooperation deals.
  • CoscoCS studies Brazilian yard opportunities
    Chinese state group exploring potential for "longer-term relations."
  • Faerder closes in on securing eight-vessel order at DSIC
    Norwegian executive set to close debut shipowning move with Chinese newbuilding contract.
  • Increase in charter rates spurs Greek box players into action
    Procopiou reactivates laid-up vessel, while Dioryx lines up benchmark sale in classic panamax boxships sector
  • Price of modern capesize bulkers on the rise
    Shortage of tonnage for sale and expectations of stronger market influencing values.
  • 275 more jobs to go at Philly Shipyard
    US shipbuilder notifies authorities of lay-offs starting in July.
  • Maersk Line boosts Canadian links
    Danish owner starts direct calls at Montreal and Halifax as demand grows.
  • Meadway: bulker death probe continuing
    Greek owner cooperating fully in Poland after two suspected cases of malaria.
  • Awilco LNG says rates to rise in second half
    Norwegian owner posts profit as spot market moves in its favour.
  • U-Ming profit rises on higher revenue
    Earnings up in first quarter for Taiwanese bulker owner.
  • FWN Rapide crew released by pirates
    Eleven seafarers end four weeks in captivity, as product tanker is targeted in same waters.
  • FWN Rapide crew reportedly released by pirates
    Eleven seafares end four weeks in captivity, as product tanker is targeted in same waters.
  • Eagle soars while DryShips dwells in cellar
    Webber's semi-annual governance "scorecard" once again details who's been naughty and nice.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 24, 2018
  • Port of NY/NJ has record volume with import decline
    Cargo volumes at the Port of New York and New Jersey, the busiest cargo gateway on the U.S. East Coast and third largest in the country, co...
  • Crane sails from Germany to Ireland
    A fully assembled Liebherr mobile harbor crane has been delivered by sea to the Shannon Foynes Port Company. The LHM 420 traveled from Lie...
  • Neopanamax cranes land at Port of Wilmington
    North Carolina Ports announced that Neopanamax cranes have arrived at the Port of Wilmington. The cranes allow the Port of Wilmington, whi...
  • OmniTRAX Energy Solutions reopens Texas silos
    OmniTRAX Energy Solutions (OES) reopened three silos at its terminal in Cotulla, Texas, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday to add 15...
  • Truckstop.com and Chainalytics team up
    Truckstop.com and Chainalytics have partnered to combine contract and spot rates from both their databases into a single product. Accordin...
  • BIS, State post final rules for Munitions List shift
    The Commerce Department Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and the State Department on Thursday published complementary proposed rules t...
  • Commerce eyes auto imports after China cuts tariffs
    The Commerce Department on Wednesday started an investigation into the national security impacts of global automobile imports, one day afte...
  • MPC picks up three more feeder ships
    Fast-growing containership owner and operator MPC Container Ships has purchased three more feeder vessels for a total consideration of $33....
  • ATA: Truck tonnage rebounds in April
    Domestic truck tonnage rebounded in April after two months of sequential declines, according to the latest reading of the American Trucking...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 24, 2018
  • Crude settles lower, but comfortable in current range
    The oil complex drifted lower Thursday in the wake of talk that OPEC and Russia could discuss the easing of output cuts at their upcoming June meeting
  • UK considers extending marine emissions control area
  • US willing to talk about Iran sanctions, unwilling to waive them: officials
    Iran has boosted its oil production by nearly 1 million b/d since the nuclear deal lifted Western sanctions in January 2016.
  • SEA\LNG expects number of LNG bunker barges to double by 2020
    "The bulk LNG infrastructure is largely built, what remains are the last mile, in which the industry is showing a growing appetite to invest," Keller said.
  • FUTURES: Crude falls on surprise US crude stock build
    "Crude oil prices fell slightly as ongoing geopolitical risks were briefly upstaged by an unexpected gain in inventories in the US," analysts from ANZ Research said.

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In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft
Brussels
Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.
Istanbul
It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.
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